Golden Wonder chief executive officer Paul Allen said: "We are excited to see the wonderful local talent on display at this year’s Scunthorpe Telegraph Class Act competition, which we are once again supporting.

"This is the third time that we have been involved with the Class Act contest, and each time we have been blown away by the young people who take to the stage.

"We know a lot about the breadth of local talent here in Scunthorpe, where our skilled team produces our fully flavoured ranges of Golden Wonder crisps and snacks, and we wish all of the acts the best of luck in the competition."

This year's Class Act competition is sponsored by Ongo, United Health, Golden Wonder and Wren Kitchens

United Health has backed Class Act since is inception in 2004.

Managing director Philip Pearson said: "Once again United Health are delighted to continue the sponsorship for Class Act.

"We are proud of the uninterrupted support we have given to this event since its inception.

"We wish all the competitors every success and look forward to seeing an excellent array of contestants which has been the hallmark of this great event."

Kerry Copson, Ongo’s community development manager, said: "We’re really pleased to be able to support the Scunthorpe Telegraph Class Act competition for another year.